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The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
ALABAMA NOTES.
MOBILES FIRE DEPARTMENT.. THE
FISH COMMISSION EXPECTED. PER-
SONALs. &c.

Mobile, Ala, April Goth, '87.
The Mobile Fire department
celebrated their 49th anniversary
here last Saturday by a grand
street parade, and made quite
brilliant display in their new uni
forms. Their brightly polished
engines and pretty pet horses add
ed materially to the scene. The
day was a beautiful one for the
occasion and was enjoyably spent
by all who witnessed the parade.
The Mobile AMI Birmingham
railroad, a new road connecting
Mobile direct by rail with the
"Magic City" and nov nearing
it's completion, ran its first regu>
lar train from here to Jackson
last Thursday. Quite a number
of persons took advantage OF the
trip, also considerable amount of
freight was shipped The indlca-
tions are, that the new road will
do a thriving business when com
pleted.
The Interstate Commission is
expected here on or alb ,ut the
24lh inst, and will set in judge
ment about three days for the pur-
pose OF receiving petitions and
complaints from such roads as the
law has brought to grief. They
will also hear arguments pro aud
con, on the long and short haul.
Last Sunday being Easter,
was duly observed by all the
churches, protestant and catholic
and the several choirs exerted
themselves in rendering choice
and appropriate selections on that
day, which was acceptable and
highly appreciated by the congre
cations.
Among the visitors from New
Orl, ans htre to witness the fire.
mems parade last week we've
Messrs. A. IL. Hunter and Aaron
Williams, both old Mobile boys.
They looked we'll and happy, but
departed after pleasant two days
sojourn here with their friends,
with sigh of regret and long~
ing TO return again.
"OKoLepNs00:.'
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
PERSONALS

Mr.. and Mrs. Al. Shelton, who
have been residing here during the
winter, Will probably leave the
city next week for their home in
Mimi.
Mr.. j. E. Morgan who has been
confined to his house, for several
weeks, with a severe cold has
greatly improved.
Miss Arnetta r. and Lulie JOY,
left for. New York city Wednesday
evening, where they will sing in a
grand concert in that city. They
will be away ten days.
Recorder Trotter is steadily on
the improve.
Ex-Recorder Matthews will prob
ably visit the city in few days
Mr.. Charles E. Chin and wife
formerly of this city, left the cit,
for New York Wednesday. Mr.
Chin and his new wife have beer
in the city three weeks visiting
bis mother. They have been enter
tanned by Mr.. and Mrs. A. j
Shelton, Mr.. Gaskins, of the Sen
ate aud others. Their home is nov
in Montreal, Canada.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
PROF. LAYTON'S BENEFIT.

In another column will be found
a correspondence between the off.
GERS and choir Of the Metropoli-
tan church and representatives
of st. Augustine, st. Luke, St.
Mary's, the Presbyterian, Berean,
10Th ST., and Israel churches, to-
gether with a number Of gentlemen
not connected with any church on
the one hand and Prof. Layton on
the other. In recognition Of Prof.
Layton's efforts to elevate the
musical standard in the church of
which he is a member, the officers
have rendered him a testimonial
concert. This action on the part of
the church authorities is ably
seconded, by representatives of
several prominent churches and
others who are ever ready to re-
ward merit, so that the affair
promises to be quite an ovation.
We understand that representa-.
tives from all the prominent choiTs
will take part and that a number
of our leading vocalists have
rendered their services. In our
next issue we will publish com
plete list of those who will take
part in the exercises.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
NSS9UTH WASHINGTON.

Row w ! Howard, H L. Cole
man and @ Dant, have large
number of candiGa Oo' 'oi o"f ''''i
Complete arrangtmt m"'s s,,on4iss nave
been made for the May cc''ieo.,1a y.
at the Virginia Ave. Bap,
church on the 9Th of the month.
The Queen Esther gave a socla-
BILE Monday evening.
Rev. w. j. Howard, has been
confirmed as pastor of the Zion
Baptist church.
Wesly Zion A. M. E. church
is preparing to rebuild.
The Zania Literary will soon be
one of the most popular literary
societies in the city.
Mrs. Emma Smith and NJ. E.
Flood are out again.
Gary your job work to the BEE
office.
Miss Lucretia TURNER, of Por-
tage, City, Wis, an artist of abili
ty, will visit the city soon ano
will be the guest of Mrs: Turnel
aud Misses Flood and Alice VIII
hams, 1888 10th st. n. W. Mis-
Turner is a beauty as we'll as
first class artist.
Mr.. Ed. L. Webster will rea'
his paper, by special request {; o
the observance of Sunday, at To
Plymouth congregational churcf
tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. W. Handy Johnson, return
ed from Florida last Wednesda
evening greatly improved
health.
Rev. Frank Grinkie will, re
turn to the city next Month, MIR
Grinkie his wife has gone in d.
cline.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
THE PHILOMATHIAN


There was an appreciative audi
ence at the Philomathian society
Thursday evening, Mr.. Geo. III.
Richardson was the essayist of
the evening. His subject was
individual sovereignty. He spoke
like a philosopher and pored forth
eloquence that made his hearers
for get his words. The paper was,
indeed, well written and delivered.
1t was discussed by Messrs. r. S.
Smith, j. 81. Lawson, and Rev.
W. B. Johnson. Next Thursday
night Miss l.. A. Cooper will read
a paper entitled, monuments of
minds.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23

There is one thing the colored
people can boast Of and that is
LOYALTY. Never before in the histo-
nv of our emancipation anniversary
has there been SO much anxiety on
the part of the colored people to
celebrate the anniversary Of their
emancipation as was demonstrated
on Monday. Even our District
militia were unanimous to a man
to participate in the parade, but,
the rain and some misunderstand-
ing with the Cadets aud Capital
CITY Guard prevented these two
organizations from turning out;
but the Butler Zouayes, command
ed by Major G. B. Fisher and the
National Guards braved the storm
like noble soldiers, nOtwithstand-
ing the rain. The exercises held
in the evening at the Lincoln Me
mortal Congregational church were
attended by a representative class
of colored and white citizens.
The address of Prof. James M
Gregory was received with ap
planse. While he did not believe in
the negro leaving the republican
party blindly, he had a word o.
praise for President Cleveland
for his liberality towards the coloreo
people. His speech, although short
was to the point and expressed
the entire sentiment OF the vas
audience present.
Mr.. Daniel E. Cabill, although
he was deprived of his time, mucI
to the regret and surprise Of tn
committee on speakers, gave SOM
good advice.
Tue speech of the orator of tn
evening Col. Geo. w. William
was in bad taste and received tn
unanimous disapproval OF th
committee on speakers and the pee
ple who heard it. The best POI
tion of his Grafton was compile
tion of statistics, todyism an
praise of unworthy men and inst
tutions. He consumed fully thre
quarters of an hour pralsln
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23

tribute to your worth and useful
ness. We are glad of this oppor-
tunity to bear testimony to your
labors In the cause of charity and
humanity aud believe that you
fully merit such public recogni-
ton as we herewith tender you.
An early reply is earnestly re-
quested.
Very respectfully,
John F. Cook, JAS. NJ. Gregory,
Isaac Landic, w. s. Montgomery,
Willis j. Smith, w. Ii. A. Worm
lev, VIM. H. Smith, David War
ner, Henry Johnson, L. G. Bailey,
Geo. F. T. Cook, John H. Smyth,
Ii. z. Montgomery, J. f. Purdy,
Carter A. Stewart, Lewis A Cor
nish, Chas. Ell. Lemas, j. +. n.
Wilkinson, f. G.. Barbados, Z.
A, Fleetwood. Parker n Bailey,
R w. Tompkins, j. VIM. Cole,
Geo. Nj. Arnold, jerome A. John
son, Lewis FL Douglass, j. Ii.
Merriwether, VIM. LII. Black,
Aaron Russell, J. w. Cromwell,
Henry w. Lee, Samuel L. Cook,
J. Harry Smith. Chas. r. Doug
lass, VIM. III. Harris, VIM. g.
Chase, DR.. S. r. Watts, David
Clark, DR.. A. 7. Augusta, 9. A.
Lemar. w. E. Matthews.
Washington, d. G., April 19, '87.
Mtssrs. J. F. Cook. j. I'll. Mer-
riwether, Lewis III. Cornieh,
Jas. M, Greg 'ry, w. S. Mont
gomery, G. A. Fleetwood, Henry
johnson, Misses Helen Handy,
G. A. Patterson, Rev. T.. q Stew
art and others:
Your tavors of the 18th and l3
inst. rendering me compliment
tary concert at such time and
place as | may designate, Is at
hard.
Your communication is a pleas
ant surprise to me, and If L fail
to give expression to the d. ep
feeling of gratitude that fills my
Soul it Is only because language
fails me. | have always been
glad when the opportunity came
to me, to assist any worthy cause
and the only reward [ asked or
expected was the satisfaction of
having to the b st of my ability,
discharged pleasant duty.
[ accept your generous fer
ard name Monday, May 16'h, as
the time, aud the Metropolitan
church (tlrough the c'urtesy of
the trustees) as the place.
Accept if you please, renewed
assurances of my high apprecia-
ton of this additional evid dent e
OF your regard and believe me to
be
Gratefully you~s,
j. T. LAYTON.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
ENTARY TESTIMO-
NAL TO PROF. JOHN L.
LAYTON.
Washington. D. c., April II, 's7.
Prof. }. II. Layton,

Washington. D. c., April IL, 's7.
Prof. }. T. Layton,
Dear Sir
In recognition Of your long
and valuable services in bringing
the music ofour church to its
present high standard, we here
by tender you complimentary
concert to be-given at such time
and place as may suit your cou-
venience.
Very respectfully,
Thos. II. Wright, James Wash
ington, VIM. Beckett. Jas. G.
Smith, W. II. S. Ease, Geo. r
Dolly, Henry Wood, James Dean,
Ii. II. Burke, Thomas Jones,
Daniel Hardy, Frank Cart er, Geo
w. Jones and William Wilkes.
Officers Metropolitan A M.
E. chur h, T. J. Stewart, Pastor.
Thos. L. Upshaw, John A.
Slmms, 3. M. Richards, Helen
Handy, George Rodgers, Julia
Bush, Edward Hubbard, Lice,
Robert Leftridge, Chanie A. Pat
terson. Committee On the part
of the Choir.
Washington, D. c, April Ii, '87
Prof. J. 7. Layton,
Dear Sir
The undersigned having learned
that it is the purpose ofthe officer
and members of the MetropoIi-
tan church to tender you, at al
early day, a testimonial concert
and fully appreciatlng your ser
vices to our several church organ
izatlons and to the commun1t
+ in general, desire to unite wit.
your church and choir in this jus
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23

Howard UniveritE. He endeavor-
ed to prove that Howard Universi-
tywas not supported by the govern
ment, which is untrue. There is
not year that Congress
doesn't make an appropriation for
the support of this institution.
Col. Williams attempt to elevate
DR.. Purvis, surgeon in charge OF
the Freedman's Hospital, was a
wholesale piece of bombast. DR..
Purvis is one Of the most unpopu
lar men in this city, and he only
claims identity to the colored peo-
pie when he wants an office.
DIR. Purvis' days as surgeon in
charge of the hospital are number
ed. The orators reference to Way
land Seminary and his praise of
DR.. King. the President of that
institution, was loudly hissed by
the audience. Although DR.. King
was present, the people expressed
their disapproval and contempt
for him. His cowardly and uncall-
ed for assault on the President of
the United States convinced all
that he took this occasion to give
vent to his pent up indignation.
While we don't approve of the
whole democratic PARTY, we must
admit and so will all honest peo-
pie, that President Cleveland has
manifested some degree of sinceri-
ty and honesty toward the oppress-
ed negro. -, -
There are several members of
his Cabinet, Hons. w. G. Whitney,
Garland, Endicott, and Wills, and
more especially secretary Whitney
who has treated the colored man as
a man and citizens. More so than
many republican cabinet officers
under former administrations.
While it is true that Negro repub-
licans are not fully succeeded by
negro democrats and the demo
cratic party has not given suffi-
cient evidence that it wants the
colored vote, the party as it is
represented by Mr.. Cleveland has
surprised us all, and we are not
so narrow minded, prejudiced and
ungrateful as to keep from Caesar
the things that are Ceasar's.
Let Mr.. Frederick Douglass be
what he may, he would have been
too wise to have delivered such a
speech as that delivered by Col.
Williams. Suppose the editor of
the Bee did advocate the cause Of
Matthews, we succeeded in accom-
pliShing a purpose. What has
Col. Williams accomplished by
his speech on Monday evening !?
Again, Col. Williams, should know
that his actions toward the COM
mittee Of arrangements were dia-
bolical and undiguifed.
His interference with our com.
mittee by asserting that he would
not speak if an admission fee was
charged at the door, eminated from
the brains of a small man and
when we infol med him to take
his Grafton and 60 home, it was
regretted by the committee that
our advice was not needed. If the
speaker had any personal spleens
to satisfy, on those who may diff
fer from him, he should have wait.
ed until an occasion presented
itself. Not since the history of our
anniversary has there ever been a
speech that has given so much dis
satisfaction and condemnation.
He did not only take more time
than was allotted MIN, but, he
showed indignity to other gentle
men who were invited to speak.
Mr.. Williams owes the committee
and the people an apology.
The Washington bee., 1887-04-23
THE
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.N)O>~

NEW JERSEY situated near the,
Beach will be opened June 1st.,
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Terms moderate apply to Mrs.
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After June 1st., apply to Dorsey
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We offer our coincidence to
Mr.. J.W. CrmweIl, in bis hour
of bereavement. 1t is hoped that
the death of his amible wife, will
surround him with charity and
prosperity and his little children
be guarded by the angels ofpeace.
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Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-09-17
Dakota School of Mines q School of
Technology.

Tuition free. Fall term opens Oct
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cupies a fine brick and stone structure
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machinery such as stamp mills, Bruck.
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Beside the regular course there is a
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veyors, and others.
French, German and Latin taught.
A full Scientific Course absolutely free
to residents of Dakota.
Boarding and LOGGING at reasonable
rates. Circulars of information upon
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The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-07-21
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed, your appetite
is poor. you are bothered with Headache,
you are tidgetty, nervous, and generally
out of sorts, and want to BRACE up. Brace
up, but not with stimulants, spring medi-
cines, or bitters, which have for their basis
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late you for an hour, and then leave you
in worse condition than before. What you
want is an Alternative that will purify your
blood, start healthy action of Liver and
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renewed health and strength. Such a
medicine y.,a will find in Electric Bitters,
and only 80 cents bottle at Lee, johnson
& Co. 8 Drug Store.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-07-21
The Mt. Holly and Concord Farmers
Institutes.
from Charlotte Chronicle. I

From Charlotte Chronicle
Commissioner of Agriculture Robinson
was in Charlotte Saturday and says the
matter of conflict as to the dates of the far
mers institutes at Mt. Holly, CASTOR Co, .,
and Concord is settled. The two corpora
tions have decided to cooperate with each
other This is very desirable thing, and
the success of each institute is assured.
The Mt. Holly Fair will be held on Tues
day, Wednesday and Thursday, August
9th, 10th and 11th, and the Caharrus In
stitute at Concord on Friday and Satur-
day, August 18th and 13th. This has
been agreed upon mutually by the man
ayers and the threatened conflict of dates
has been avoided. 1t has been further
agreed that the Concord Institute will help
the Mount Holly Institute and vice versa.
During the three days of the Mount Holly
Institute Concord will give all her in
huence and support to that Institute, and
Immediately after its close such Of its ex-
hibits as can be transported will go tc
Concord.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-07-21
The Concord farmers Inititute.
Especial Cor. STATE CHRoN1CLE.1

Especial Cor. STATE CHRONICLE-1
CONCORD, N. c., July 1s, 1Ss7.-As you
published in your last issue the resolution
of the Board of Agriculture in reference
to change of the time of holding the Far
mers' Institute at this place, be so kind as
to announce in your next issue that our
Institute will be held on the 18th, 18th
and 18th of August, as first announced;
but that we recommend to everyone who
can, to attend the Mt. Holly Fair on the
9th, 10th and 18th, and come to Concord
on the 18th and 18th.
We shall have on the nth large audi
ence of people who could not possibly go
to Mt. Holly. Special passenger rates have
been secured, and tickets from Raleigh for
the round-trip will cost only $3.50. From
other points proportionate rates will be
charged.
c.. MCDONALD. Chairman.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-07-21
OUR l4EGEND..E PLURIBUS UNUM.

Maurice Thompson, in The American Mag
aZlne.]
The legend set upon our shield
Brims with grand meaning: All in one,
Hearts welded, souls together run
At white heat on the battlefield,
One shining way for all to take,
One oath. one hope, one purpose grand,
One flag for all in all the land
Upheld by all for Freedom sake.
One sign set in the central sky,
Read of all men alike, name
Written in empyrean flame
By the bold hand of Destiny.
That legend naught could dim or mar;
Though bathed IN tears and hid in smoke
Forth from the focal storm 1t broke,
A bow above the cloud Of war.
We read it pensively and knew
Some element of precious gain
Had come to it from wounds and pain,
And nightly its meaning grew.
And so we keep upon our shield
The deathless legend: ALI in one,
Hearts welded, souls together run
At white heat on the battlefield.
A myriad songs, together thrown
Across old CULTS of hate, are blent,
Like starlight in the armament,
And round the world in triumph blown.
Our starry unity of stars
Gives man a manly masterhOod,
Our law of love engrosSed in blood
Is sealed with burning bullet-scars.
The state chronicle. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1883-1893, 1887-07-21
The Sparta Normal School.

Prof. Nelson B. Henry returned to Chap
ell Hill Saturday from the State Normal
School at Sparta, and reports that Prof.
McIver has the school well organized and
that he and his faculty are doing good
work. The sessions are held daily from 8
to 12 and from to 5. The teachers are
faithful and attentive, the pupils enthusi-
astic. Up to last Wednesday 200 names
had been placed on the roll, and thirteen
counties were represented.